Sirocco Wind from the East - Virginia Ann Work - Bog

Sirocco Wind from the East is a stunning saga that sweeps from the valleys of the Loire River in France to the high desert plateaus of northern Israel. Prince Arthur of Brittany, King Richard's nephew and heir apparent to the throne, loses his bid for the kingdom and almost loses his life. He is rescued from John's prison and takes a new identity -- Adrian D'Arcy. Yet he never forgets who he is or what he wants. To finance a campaign against John and regain his kingdom, he sets out for France in company with a Benedictine monk, Brother Louis, and a beautiful Jewesss, Judith Itzchaki. These three unlikely traveling companions are cast together on a quest. Judith is seeking her lost father and a secret from her past. She gives her heart over to hatred when she witnesses the cruel death of her mother. Cast into a world that gives no mercy, Judith falls prey to wicked men. But before she can find peace and love, she must deal with her heart issues.Brother Louis, who is on a mission to deliver an important letter to the crusade leaders, tries to remember how his mother died and find absolution from guilt. Will they find their heart's desires or will they be destroyed in a world that is torn by injustice, hatred and war? Find a new understanding of God's grace, joy for your journey, and hope for your lost causes in the pages of this book.Sirocco Wind from the East, the first book in a four-book series, is a story you don't want to miss.